Electrical Designer (CMI)

SSE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks an Electrical CMI Designer to join their project refinement team. This role involves making network alterations, producing design deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience with cable routes and CDM regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including wellbeing support and family entitlements.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and conducting consents for cable routes.
• Experience in overhead lines and network refurbishment.
• Hold a current driving license.

Responsibilities

• Make network alterations from LV cables to 33kV poles.
• Produce design deliverables ready for handover.
• Ensure all schemes are CDM compliant.

Skills

Designing cable routes

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Organizational skills

Education

HNC or relevant experience

Job description

About the Role

Base Location: Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, IOW, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, West London, Reading or Theale

Salary: £49,004 - £57,758 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 37 Hours | Flexible Working options available

We are looking for an Electrical CMI Designer to join our team!

As a CMI (Construction, Maintenance and Inspection) Designer, you will work as part of our project refinement team responsible for a portfolio of work.

You will be required to complete site visits across SSEN's South Distribution Network, liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the scheme you are working on is fully compliant and feasible for delivery.

You will ensure that all network alterations driven by our CAPEX and OPEX Investment can be constructed safely, cost-effectively, and in accordance with SSEN's Policies and Procedures.

This is an exciting opportunity as you will be at the forefront of enabling SSE to meet its Net Zero ambitions.

Responsibilities:

1. Make a variety of network alterations, refurbishments, and wayleave terminations from LV cables, 11kV distribution substations up to and including 33kV poles.
2. Liaise with customers, land agents, local authorities, and SSE colleagues to achieve a fit-for-purpose design, including site visits.
3. Identify archaeology, ecological, environmental concerns, and land designations prior to works starting.
4. Produce design deliverables (drawings, documents, access packages, and PCI's) ready for handover with the construction team, using SSEN's Design Standards.
5. Ensure all schemes handed to delivery are CDM compliant, reducing and mitigating health and safety risks.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Knowledge and experience in designing/conducting consents and construction of new cable routes, overhead lines, network refurbishment, plant replacement, and alterations on LV to 33kV networks is advantageous.
2. An HNC or relevant experience in a similar field is desirable but not essential.
3. Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience working with the NRSWA code of practice.
4. IOSH or similar health and safety qualification is advantageous.
5. Organizational skills and the ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently under pressure.

Regular travel is required, and applicants must hold a current driving license.

About SSE

SSE aims to be a leading energy company in a net zero world, investing around £10 million daily in homegrown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future. We are building the world's largest offshore wind farm and transforming the grid for greener electricity.

SSEN Distribution, part of SSE, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses with a team of over 4,200 employees dedicated to maintaining a safe, reliable electricity supply and developing low-carbon networks.

Benefits:

• Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships
• Wellbeing benefits including online GP and 24/7 counselling
• Interest-free loans for tech, transport, or bikes
• Family entitlements such as maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSE is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. For support, contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051.

Application Process:

Apply online via the Apply Now box. Successful applicants will undergo criminality and credit checks before starting.